Katherine “Katie” Grace Bass is from Appleton, Wis. A junior at Wisconsin Academy (WA), Katie has been a student at WA for three years, and she plans to be a four-year senior. Her freshman year she was class president, and this year she is junior class parliamentarian. Katie is active in music and in drama. She has been in band for a year and a half, and in choir for two years. Katie has been an active member of Fishhook Drama, WA’s drama team.

Katie enjoys science, reading, and being a member of the Lady Knights varsity basketball team. Her favorite class is chemistry.

Katie says she is thankful God has led her this far and to WA. She thanks Him for blessing her with friends and family who love and care about her so much. “WA is great; it is so much better than public school. The atmosphere is better, and the students aren’t as judgmental,” said Katie.

Abdias Vence, who teaches mathematics and science, said, “Katie is a wonderful young lady; every day she seems to develop scholastically as well as [she is] a leader for her class and school.”

Katie is the daughter of Merlyn and Jane Bass.

Enrique Serna III, from Kings, Ill., is a sophomore at Wisconsin Academy (WA). Enrique has been a student at WA for two years. His freshman year he was Student Faculty Council representative for his class, and this year he is the sophomore class treasurer.

He is also a resident assistant. “Enrique is a wonderful young man. He is one of the best resident assistants I have ever had. He is a true joy to be around,” said Shawn Sorter, guys' dean.

Enrique maintains a 4.0 GPA, and one day wants to either go into corporate law or become a firefighter. Enrique's favorite class has been algebra, because he thinks of it like a puzzle—something that he has to figure out.

Enrique has played guitar for six years and shares his passion for music by being involved with WA’s Praise Team as well as a member of Choralaires. “I really enjoy being able to share Christ’s love and message for the world through my music,” says Enrique.

Enrique is a member of the Rockford Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is the son of Teresa Serna.